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Planning a 3rd, is it madness?

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lovebabies · 03/01/2007 21:08

Just wondered if anyone could offer any advice. I have two girls, 2yrs and 6mths and would really like to try for a boy. Am I mad? Are there any methods for conceiving a boy? My dh is in the forces and goes away May 2007 for 6 mths was also wondering if we should try before he goes or when he gets back.

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MarriedToTheMob · 03/01/2007 21:20

lovebabies-no, it isn't madness at all. I have 2 girls 3 1/2 and 6 months and would love a 3rd but not until DD2 is at least 1 1/2 so next December/January How would you cope if you get PG before DH leaves and are left looking after a 3 yr old and a 1 yr old? Also, what if he is away when the baby is born?

I would wait until he gets back but whatever you decide-good luck!

xxx

Nemo2007 · 03/01/2007 21:21

no madness here..have a 3.2yr old a 12mth old and going in to have no.3 tommorow.

fruitful · 03/01/2007 21:21

Trying for a third baby isn't mad. Trying for a boy might be. How upset would you be if it was a girl? Would you have another baby to see if it was a boy?

The theory is that you have sex after you've ovulated - boy sperm swim faster but don't live as long. This is obv not v accurate though!

TinsellyRhino · 03/01/2007 21:23

i have a 6yr old a 20 month old and I'm due the third in four weeks, go for it. But being a navy wife I would say maybe wait till dh gets back cause it is harder being pg when you have little ones already

foxtrot · 03/01/2007 21:23

If this is what you want, go for it, it might take a while to conceive anyway. I wouldn't worry about a boy/girl, what will be will be.

redtent · 03/01/2007 21:23

not mad at all no

I am pg with dc 3

have 2 boys

ds 1= 2yrs 11 months
ds2= 17 months

both boys were concieved DTD on Ovulation day only.... we only had sex 1/2 times both months we concieved. Sex selection is a BIG gamble so I'd only have a third if you would be happy with another girl.... or else you might end up being tempted to have dc 4...... etc etc etc

expatinscotland · 03/01/2007 21:25

What if it's another girl?

kittylette · 03/01/2007 21:27

yes it is

no seriously, i have 2 and dont want anymore, but if you do then go for it

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lovebabies · 03/01/2007 21:30

Thanks to you all for your encouragement x. Redtent, what do you mean by DTD? Nemo 2007, best of luck for tomorrow xx.

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redtent · 03/01/2007 21:32

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annobal · 04/01/2007 13:21

No - not madness - just blame it on the hormones
I have 2 Ds's - 3 and almost 2 and DC3 due in June.

Now a friend of mine has 3 already ages 3 1/2, 2 1/2 and 6 months and is now planning her 4th - THAT is madness

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